Dr. Lawrence T. Kajs
Professor & Chair, Educational Leadership Program

Chair, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
University of Houston-Clear Lake

Suite: Bayou 1125
Phone: 281.283.3555
Fax: 281.283.3630
Email: kajs@uhcl.edu

University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Box 193
Houston, Texas 77058-1098

Educational Background

EdD Harvard University
EdM Harvard University
MTh University of Notre Dame
BA St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas

Areas of Expertise

EdD Leadership & Communications Courses

            EDLS7030 Dispute Resolution

            EDLS7931 Research Topic: Marketing of Services in Nonprofit Organizations

            EDLS8130 Strategic Planning & Systems Alignment

            EDLS8330 Human Resources Administration

Selected Funded
External Grants

Kajs, L. T., Project Director. (2002). Collaborative Bilingual Administrator Training a five-year, Title III, National Professional Development grant from the United States Department of Education, totaling $1,342,944.

Kajs, L. T., Project Director. (2000). Learning to Integrate Technology within the Curriculum: Developing and Delivering Technology-Rich Classroom Lesson Plans, a three-year PT³ grant from the United States Department of Education, totaling $1,038,228.

National Award: Microsoft Education Center of Excellence for Professional Development (2003)

Kajs, L. T., Project Director. (1999). The Integration of Technology into Classroom Lessons in the Teacher Preparation Program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake from the United States Department of Education, totaling $85,227.

State Award: Exemplary Partnership from Texas Alliance for Science, Technology & Mathematics (2000)

Kajs, L. T., Lead Co-Author. (1992). Regional Collaborative Center for Professional Development and Technology Located at Laredo State University from the Texas Education Agency, for approximately $2,000,000.

Selected Refereed International/National Publications

Kajs, L. T., & McCollum, D. L. (in press). Examining tolerance for ambiguity in the domain of educational leadership. Academy of Educational Leadership Journal.

McCollum, D. L., & Kajs, L. T. (in press). A confirmatory factor analytic study of the goal orientation theory of motivation in educational leadership. Educational Research Quarterly.

McCollum, D. L., & Kajs, L. T. (in press). Examining the relationship between school administrators’ efficacy and goal orientations. Educational Research Quarterly.

Vital, C. A., Kajs, L. T., & Henry, K.  (2008). Legal issues and responsible practices in school-based social services. West's Education Law Reporter, 231(1), 13-20.

McCollum, D. L., & Kajs, L. T. (2007). Applying goal orientation theory in an exploration of student motivations in the domain of educational leadership. Educational Research Quarterly, 31(1), 45-59.

McCollum, D. L., & Kajs, L. T. (2007). School administrator efficacy: Assessment of beliefs about knowledge and skills for successful school leadership. In S. Donahoo, & R. C. Hunter (Eds.), Advances in educational administration: Vol. 10. Teaching leaders to lead teachers: Educational administration in the era of constant crisis (pp. 131-148). Oxford, UK: Elsevier.

Vital, C. A., Kajs, L. T., & Travis, P. A. (2007). Legal issues and responsible practices in school health services. West's Education Law Reporter, 218(1), 13-19.

McCollum, D. L., Kajs, L. T., & Minter, N. (2006). A confirmatory factor analysis of the school administrator efficacy scale (SAES). Academy of Educational Leadership Journal, 10(3), 105-119.

Distinguished Research Award: For manuscript, A confirmatory factor analysis of the school administrator efficacy scale from Allied Academies, Spring 2006 International Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Kajs, L. T., Cox, L., McCollum, D. L., Vital, C. A. (2006). Advancing responsible practices of academic advising in secondary schools. West's Education Law Reporter, 211(1), 19-24.

Kajs, L. T. (2006). Reforming the discipline management process in schools: An alternative approach to zero tolerance. Educational Research Quarterly, 29(4), 16-27.

McCollum, D. L., Kajs, L. T., & Minter, N. (2006). School administrators’ efficacy: A model and measure. Education Leadership Review, 7(1), 42-48.

Vital, C. A., Kajs, L. T., & Alaniz, R. (2005). Strengthening policies and practices in the use and prevention of physical restraint in schools. West's Education Law Reporter, 199(1), 1-9.

Mayo, N. B., Kajs, L. T., & Tanguma, J. (2005). Longitudinal study of technology training to prepare future teachers. Educational Research Quarterly, 29(1), 3-15.

Kajs, L. T., Decman, J. M., Cox, C., Willman, E., & Alaniz, R. (2002). Addressing mentor-principals’ lifelong learning needs in the preparation of principal candidates. In G. Perreault & F. C. Lunenburg (Eds.), The Changing World of School Administration (pp. 325-346). Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.

Kajs, L. T. (2002). Framework for designing a mentoring program for novice teachers. Mentoring & Tutoring, 10(1), 57-69.

Sanders, R. L., Kajs, L. T., & Crawford, C. M. (2001-2002). Electronic mapping in education: The use of geographic information systems. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 34(2), 120-128.

Kajs, L. T., Thomas, D., Wilson, L. J., & Zambon, D. (2000). The use of the peer mediation program to address peer-to-peer student conflict in schools: A case study. West's Education Law Reporter, 146(1-3), 605-611.

Kajs, L. T., Thomas, D., & Cox, C. (1999). School law preparation of mentor-teachers: A pedagogical model. Australia and New Zealand Education Law Association Journal of Law and Education, 4(1), 47-64.

Kajs, L. T., Alaniz, R., Willman, E., & Sifuentes, E. (1998). Color-coding keyboard functions to develop kindergartners’ computer literacy. Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 9(2), 107-111.

Kajs, L. T., & Villarreal, M. (1996). The impact of the traditional vs. nontraditional approach in identifying elementary students for the gifted & talented program: A case study. In J. L. Burdin and J. S. Yoon (Eds.), Fourth Yearbook of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (pp. 88-97). Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing.

Woods, N. G., and Kajs, L. T. (1996). Key components in establishing an effective substitute teacher training program. In J. L. Burdin and J. S. Yoon (Eds.), Fourth Yearbook of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (pp. 292-297). Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing.

Kajs, L. T., & Gomez, D. M. (1995). Heterogeneous classroom grouping: What we have learned. In E. W. Chance (Ed.), Creating the Quality School (pp. 153-156). Madison, WI: Magna Publications.

Selected Refereed International/National Presentations

Vital, C. A., Kajs, L. T., & Henry, K.  (2008). Legal issues and responsible practices in school-based social services. Presentation at the 54^th National Education Law Association (ELA) Conference in San Antonio, TX.

Kajs, L. T., & McCollum, D. L. (2008). Exploring tolerance for ambiguity in the domain of educational leadership. Presentation at 2008 Annual American Educational Research Association (AERA) Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Kajs, L. T., & McCollum, D. L. (2008). Building a principal certification field-based model. Presentation at the 10^th Annual New Teacher Center Symposium, San Jose, CA.

McCollum, D. L., & Kajs, L. T. (2007). Applying goal orientation theory in an exploration of student motivations in the domain of educational leadership. Presentation at 2007 Annual American Educational Research Association (AERA) Meeting, Chicago, IL.

McCollum, D. L., & Kajs, L. T. (2007). A confirmatory factor analytic study of the goal orientation theory of motivation in education leadership. Presentation at the Allied Academies International Conference, Reno, NV.

McCollum, D. L., & Kajs, L. T. (2007). Examining the relationship between school administrators’ efficacy and goal orientations. Presentation at the Allied Academies International Conference, Reno, NV.

McCollum, D. L., Kajs, L. T., & Minter, N. (2006). A confirmatory factor analysis of the school administrator efficacy scale (SAES). Presentation at the Allied Academies International Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Weaver, L., Kajs, L., & Marquez, J. (2006). Mentoring educators who serve English language learners. Presentation at the 35^th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Kajs, L. T., Cox, L., & McCollum, D. L. (2005). Legal issues and responsible practices of academic advising in secondary schools. Presentation at 51^st National Education Law Association (ELA) Conference, Memphis, TN.

McCollum, D. L., Kajs, L. T., & Minter, N. (2005). School administrators’ efficacy: A model and measure. Presentation at the Allied Academies International Conference, Memphis, TN.

Kajs, L. T., Vital, C. A., & Alaniz, R. (2004). Legal and policy issues of physical restraint in schools. Presentation at the 50^th National Education Law Association (ELA) Conference, Tucson, AZ.

Kajs, L. T., Weaver, L., Marquez, J., & Minter, N. (2004). The preparation of school administrators to meet the needs of English language learners. Presentation at 2004 National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Kajs, L. T., Weaver, L., Marquez, J., & Minter, N. (2004). The preparation of school administrators. Presentation at 2004 National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS), Houston, TX.

Kajs, L. T. (2003). The use of a rubric in schools’ disciplinary review process. Presentation at 49^th National Education Law Association (ELA) Conference, Savannah, GA.

Kajs, L. T., Underwood, D. G., & Tanguma, J. (2002). Teacher education technology training on participants' comfort level with technology, frequency of technology use, and self-efficacy. Presentation at 2002 Annual American Educational Research Association (AERA) Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Kajs, L. T., McCormick, L., & Decman, J. M. (2002). Computer database model to teach legal issues in principalship programs. Presentation at 13^th International SITE Conference/Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Nashville, TN.

Kajs, L. T., Tanguma, J., & Hilburn, S. (2001). Learning to integrate technology within the curriculum: Developing and delivering technology-rich classroom lesson plans. Presentation at 2001 PT³ (Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology) Conference, Washington, DC.

Kajs, L. T., & Garcia, R. (2001). Campus planning software: Providing efficiency, collaboration, and accountability: A case study. Presentation at 12^th International SITE Conference/Association for Advancement of Computing in Education, Orlando, FL.

Kajs, L. T. (2001). Excellence in mentoring program model: A systemic approach to increase retention of novice teachers. Presentation at 53^rd Annual American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) Conference, Dallas, TX.

Kajs, L. T., Coppenhaver, A., & Flatt, V. (2001). A systemic approach to increase retention of novice teachers: The excellence in mentoring program model. Presentation at 3^rd Annual Quality Mentoring Symposium: Staying the Course Towards Excellence and Equity, San Jose, CA.

Kajs, L. T., Thomas, D., Wilson, L. J., & Zambon, D. (1999). The use of the peer-mediation program to address peer-to-peer student harassment in schools. Presentation at 45^th Annual Education Law Association (ELA) National Conference, Chicago, IL.

Kajs, L. T., Alaniz, R., Willman, E., Maier, J. N., Brott, P. E., & Gomez, D. M. (1999). Selection process of mentoring for beginning teachers. Presentation at 10^th Annual Conference of the National Association for Alternative Certification (NAAC), Seattle, WA.

Kajs, L. T., Weise, K. R., Baitland, B., & Cox, C. (1998). Aligning the principal certification internship program with the NCATE standards: A plan of action. Presentation at 1998 Annual University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) National Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Kajs, L. T., Cox, C., Willman, E., Alaniz, R., & Gomez, D. M. (1998). Mentor-administrator preparation: What principals want. Presentation at 52^nd Annual Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA), Juneau, AK.

Selected Past/Present Service Roles
In Professional Organizations

Board of Reviewers, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) Educational Leadership Review (Journal)

Board of Reviewers, Annual NCPEA YEARBOOK

Board of Reviewers, NCPEA CONNEXIONS (Online Journal)

Editorial Board, Education Law Into Practice, West’s Education Law Reporter
Editorial Review Board, Education Leadership Review (NCPEA)
Review Board, Educational Research Quarterly (ERQ)

Reviewer, NCPEA Yearbook
Reviewer, AACTE National Conference Presentations
Reviewer, Division A: Administration (AERA)

Reviewer, Mentorship & Mentoring Practices (AERA)
Reviewer, Technology as Agent of Change in Teaching & Learning (AERA)
Reviewer, PT³ Grant Reports for U. S. Department of Education
Reviewer, ERIC Clearinghouse Digest on Teaching/Teacher Education
ELA Membership Committee
NCPEA Publications Advisory Board
NCPEA Technology Committee
Texas Council, Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS) (K-12)
Hearing Committee, SACS Council on Accreditation & School Improvement
Selection Panel of Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program
Texas Ribbon Elementary & Secondary School Review Committees